The Essentials by Jules Cooking

Jules Cooking

Jules's passion for cooking began early. He was inspired by his mother's garden and his father's signature pasta. Soon after, he gained experience in top kitchens, like De Bokkedoorns. During the pandemic, Jules started to share restaurant-quality dishes for people to recreate at home. This sparked a true hype and massive popularity. In 2023 and 2025, he was awarded Chef Creator of the Year.

Praise for The Essentials

"I can’t imagine anyone more suited to teach fundamental cooking techniques than Jules."

Kirk Westaway

Asia’s 50 Best

"I have great respect for Jules Cooking and the incredible work. Jules has the rare skill to simplify complex techniques. This makes him an exceptional teacher for chefs at all levels. His passion and knowledge are truly inspiring."

Grégoire Berger

Chef of the Year 22

"Jules is a genuine inspiration for chefs around the world, with incredible skills and a focused direction. I’m humbled to call him my mate."

Ron McKinlay

Chef de Cuisine at canoe

“With Gronda we found some of our most important employees. Highly recommended!”

Benjamin Parth

Chef of the Year 2019

“Gronda is easy to understand and fast to apply. Just perfect for finding great talent."

Mathias Seidel

Chef de Cuisine, Schlosshotel Fiss

"The cool thing is that you can represent the performance of your restaurant."

Jan Hartwig

Owner & Chef de Cuisine, Jan

What you'll learn

Knives and Equipment

How to choose, use, and care for your knives, as well as pick the right cutting boards, pots, and pans for your needs.

Choosing the Right Products

Learn to select the best seasonal produce, understand proteins, and master key cuts like his favorite beef selections.

Balancing Flavors

Discover how to create rich stocks and master the art of seasoning using salt, spices, and fresh herbs.

Mastering Sauces

From the classic mother sauces to advanced techniques like emulsification, you’ll elevate your sauces to restaurant quality.

Cooking Techniques

Understand the science behind dry methods like sautéing and grilling, as well as wet techniques like boiling and sous vide. Learn how preservation methods such as curing, smoking, and fermenting can extend flavor and shelf life.

Creating a Dish

Learn how to turn an idea into a complete dish by combining creativity, structure, and practical decision-making. Explore how inspiration, ingredients, cost, portioning, tradition, and presentation all shape the final result.